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American startup Modal Motors is developing small, lightweight electric motors that contain no rare-earth permanent magnets, targeting applications such as drones, fans, and robots.

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9/23/2026
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Valid until: 12/22/2026

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Modal Motors Wants to Cut Out Chinese Rare Earths Entirely: The Ambition Behind Magnet-Free Motors

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